CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The term 'hematuria' indicates the presence of what in the urine?
- Protein
- Glucose
- Blood (Correct answer)
- Pus
Correct answer: Blood
Hematuria means blood in the urine; 'hemato-' refers to blood.
Question 2: Which term describes a surgical repair or reconstruction?
- -otomy
- -ectomy
- -plasty (Correct answer)
- -stomy
Correct answer: -plasty
The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose surgery).
Question 3: Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebellum (Correct answer)
- Hypothalamus
Correct answer: Cerebellum
The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.
Question 4: The combining form 'osteo-' pertains to which tissue?
- Muscle
- Nerve
- Bone (Correct answer)
- Cartilage
Correct answer: Bone
'Osteo-' is the combining form for bone, used in terms like osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.
Question 5: In anatomical position, the term 'lateral' refers to movement or position:
- Toward the midline of the body
- Away from the midline of the body (Correct answer)
- Toward the head
- Toward the feet
Correct answer: Away from the midline of the body
Lateral means away from the midline of the body, while medial means toward the midline.
Question 6: The suffix '-oma' generally indicates which type of condition?
- Inflammation
- Tumor or mass (Correct answer)
- Surgical opening
- Pain
Correct answer: Tumor or mass
The suffix '-oma' typically indicates a tumor or abnormal mass, as in carcinoma or melanoma.
Question 7: Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
- Liver
- Spleen
- Pancreas (Correct answer)
- Gallbladder
Correct answer: Pancreas
The pancreas produces insulin via beta cells in the islets of Langerhans to regulate blood glucose.
CMA Medical Terminology & Anatomy 4
The term 'hematuria' indicates the presence of what in the urine?